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Automotive News

This section of Torque News provides the latest auto news and updates from the car manufacturers. Every day number of news stories and editorials are published here that give our readers an overview of what is happening in the automotive industry. Read this section daily to find out about new cars, vehicle reviews and car pictures. Torque News is an automotive news website by Hareyan Publishing, LLC, dedicated to covering the latest news, reviews and opinions about the car industry.

A retrospective of Mercedes Gullwing cars at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2011 - 4:55PM
Mercedes Benz introduced the Motor City to the SLS AMG last year and for 2011, the Detroit Auto Show featured the bright green SLS AMG E-Cell – a 526 horsepower electric supercar with spectacular Gullwing styling.
Cadillac unveils the CTS-V Coupe racer at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2011 - 4:26PM
While the key focus of the Detroit Auto Show I to show off current, upcoming and conceptual models, Cadillac used the opening day of the 2011 show to formally introduce the new CTS-V Coupe race car built by Pratt & Miller.
Bongiovi Acoustics brings cinema sound to autos at 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Frank Sherosky on January 13, 2011 - 2:11PM
You’ll have to go to Electric Avenue at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show to hear and feel the difference that Bongiovi Acoustics brings to the automobile with their DPS technology.
The 2012 Hyundai Veloster revolutionizes the coupe at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2011 - 1:13PM
Prior to the formal unveiling of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster, the spy shots and teasers left us questioning exactly what type of vehicle it would be but with the arrival of the new Veloster at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show we see that this new coupe looks to change the shape of the segment.
Earnhardt Budweiser Chevy Offered At Mecum Collector Car Auction
By Keith Griffin on January 13, 2011 - 12:39PM
Two NASCAR Chevrolet race cars with significant histories go up for auction at Mecum Collector Car Auction, Jan. 26-30, 2011, at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Fla.: a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Shell Pennzoil Car and a race-ready 2007 #8 Budweiser Chevy Monte Carlo SS driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Honda Civic GX the only natural-gas passenger car at 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Frank Sherosky on January 13, 2011 - 9:43AM
American Honda Motor Co., Inc, has introduced it’s 2012 Honda Civic concept model at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show press conference this week, and confirmed the inclusion of the natural gas powertrain amongst the range of options.
202 Mercedes Benz SLK Clear Roof
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster Has a Magic Sky Roof
By Keith Griffin on January 13, 2011 - 6:03AM
To help you get through the winter doldrums, Mercedes-Benz has released pictures of its all-new 2012 SLK Roadster with its new Magic Sky Control glass roof that goes light or dark at the touch of a button.
Buy a New Corvette and Get Two Days at Driving School
By Keith Griffin on January 12, 2011 - 9:36PM
Until Feb. 28, anybody who buys a new Corvette will get two days of race driving school so they can actually learn the full capabilities of their American sports cars. It’s an offer that was previously available only to purchasers of the Corvette ZR1 – the best Corvette on the road.
Ford stock a growth story per Mad Money's Jim Cramer at Dearborn Truck Plant
By Frank Sherosky on January 12, 2011 - 8:28PM
It’s no surprise that Detroit is getting mega media focus due to the 2011 Detroit Auto Show. Still, few knew Jim Cramer of CNBC’s Mad Money program would do his show as well from the Dearborn Truck Plant at the Ford Rouge Complex, home of the F-150.
Toyota stock breakout to new highs confirmed by 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Frank Sherosky on January 12, 2011 - 4:56PM
Even before the start of Press Days at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Toyota stock broke out of its sideways price channel.
Chevrolet unveils the new 2012 Sonic at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on January 12, 2011 - 4:24PM
We have known for some time now that the Chevrolet Aveo would receive a name change for the 2012 model year as the new Chevy Sonic as GM attempts to shed the less-than-great reputation of their b-segment lineup and to help with that, the 2011 Detroit Auto Show also brought us the Sonic Z-Spec Concept.
HPP and Mopar show the sinister side of the 2011 Chrysler 200 at the Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on January 12, 2011 - 3:03PM
Heide Performance Products (HPP) of Madison Heights, Michigan has become a regular with their custom-built modern muscle cars at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas but with the help from the folks at Mopar, HPP used the 2011 Detroit Auto Show to expose the sinister side of the new 2011 Chrysler 200 with the Mopar Super S Concept.
Electric Avenue lights up future at 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Frank Sherosky on January 12, 2011 - 2:57PM
Electric Avenue at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, also known as 2011 NAIAS, was moved from the main floor to the lower level at Cobo Center, but lit the way even more toward free rides and drives of electric vehicles.
The front end of the Mopar Super S Concept
By Patrick Rall on January 12, 2011 - 2:55PM
Why the new Buick Verano is more than just a rebadged Chevy Cruze
By Patrick Rall on January 12, 2011 - 2:06PM
When the 2012 Buick Verano was unveiled at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, the industry was introduced to the second use of the platform first seen for the new Chevrolet Cruze but the Verano is far more than just a rebadged Cruze.
Ford Wins Overall Polk Loyalty Award at 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Keith Griffin on January 12, 2011 - 12:51PM
Ford’s resurgence is shown with the announcement that it has the highest rate of overall customer loyalty with its win at the 15th annual Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards, presented at the Automotive News World Congress as part of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show. Kia is the brand with most improved loyalty.
European Launch of Mercedes CLS Falls on Major 125th Anniversary
By Keith Griffin on January 12, 2011 - 12:23PM
Mercedes-Benz will launch its new four-door coupe CLS class on Jan. 29 in Europe: the 125th anniversary of the day in 1886 that Carl Benz filed a patent application (number 37435) at the Reich patent office for his "vehicle operated by gas engine."
TorqueNews drives the Chevy Volt at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on January 12, 2011 - 11:43AM
The key focus of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show is showing off new production and concept vehicles from around the American auto industry but the basement of Cobo Hall has spent the past few years as a low-speed driving course for the greenest (zero emission) vehicles in attendance and this year, the 2011 Chevy Volt was among the vehicles available for a test drive.
Porsche 918 RSR wins EyesOn Design Best Concept at 2011 NAIAS
By Frank Sherosky on January 12, 2011 - 11:25AM
The 2011 Detroit Auto Show and the NAIAS organization missed the presence of Porsche last year. For its return appearance, the company showed its creativity with the 918 RSR, and the panel of judges all agreed it deserved Best Concept.
Kia Bids 2011 Detroit Auto Show Farewell with 2012 Rio Sketches
By Keith Griffin on January 12, 2011 - 11:17AM
Kia has put the 2011 Detroit Auto Show firmly in its rearview mirror with the release of sketches of the 2012 Kia Rio that will be shown at the 2012 Geneva Auto Show in March. So, apparently the Kia KV7 concept literally is yesterday’s news.
Colleran Out as Head of Saab USA
By Keith Griffin on January 12, 2011 - 10:04AM
Using the time-honored phrase of “leaving to pursue further career opportunities,” Saab has announced that Michael “Mike” Colleran is out as president of Saab USA just as the company is gearing up its resurgence in the United States.
Toyota expanding marketability of Prius at 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Frank Sherosky on January 11, 2011 - 11:21PM
Toyota already enjoys plenty of notoriety with its Prius Hybrid. Now the 2011 Detroit Auto Show shows Toyota doing more than expanding the vehicle’s length with the V and showing a sportier C concept. It’s the expansion of the platform’s marketability.
Audi A6
Audi A6 wins EyesOn Design Award for Best Production at 2011 NAIAS
By Frank Sherosky on January 11, 2011 - 9:39PM
The 2011 Detroit Auto Show opened the first day of press preview with a major NAIAS event, the Car & Truck of the Year Awards, and ended the second press day with the EyesOn Design (EOD) Awards in two segments for design excellence: concept and production.
The back of the Bentley Flying Spur Series 51
By Patrick Rall on January 11, 2011 - 9:00PM
Bentley, Bugatti get new CEO at 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on January 11, 2011 - 7:36PM
The 2011 Detroit Auto Show is all about showing off new models for most automakers but this year, Bentley and Bugatti used the industry’s biggest stage for an official change of their chief executive officer (CEO) as Dr. Franz-Josef Paefgen handed over the keys to the two super-exotic auto companies to 52 year old Wolfgang Dürheimer.
Volt Will Come in Hatchback Form Says Report from 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Keith Griffin on January 11, 2011 - 3:06PM
Just one day after Toyota announced at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show that it is bringing out a hatchback version of the Toyota Prius, GM CEO Dan Akerson said today that the Chevrolet Volt will come out in hatchback form, too, as well as a minivan.
Kia Sportage Named 2011 International Truck at Detroit Auto Show
By Keith Griffin on January 11, 2011 - 12:33PM
Lost amidst all the hype for the 2011 North American Truck of the Year was the somewhat stealth announcement that the Kia Sportage was named 2011 International Truck of the Year at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show.
GM Takes Break from 2011 Detroit Auto Show To Focus on 2012 Olympics
By Keith Griffin on January 11, 2011 - 12:13PM
Possibly in an attempt to give people a break from the wall-to-wall coverage of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, GM has announced a deal with NBC Universal for the exclusive domestic automotive rights to the 2012 Olympics in London.
Future vision belongs to students at 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Frank Sherosky on January 11, 2011 - 8:38AM
Some years at auto shows like the Detroit Auto Show are more visionary than others. No matter what the mood, though, you can always depend on the two major creative displays by students: Michelin Design Challenge and the College for Creative Studies (CCS).
Tuner customs challenging sculptured concepts at Detroit Auto Show
By Frank Sherosky on January 11, 2011 - 12:00AM
Concept cars have traditionally been far-out sculptures, exercises in futuristic thinking at the Detroit Auto Show, complete with radical interiors. This year, the spectrum has been expanded to include the tuner look, but with radical paint accents over sculpture.
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